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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.59, 1,493.48 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.59, 1,493.48 and 265.21 is: 397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.59 : 1,493.48 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.59/1,493.48 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.59x = 1,493.48 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.59x = 396,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,085.83/995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.84

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